Washington Redskins to conduct review of the team’s name, team officials say
The Washington Redskins say they will conduct a thorough review of the team’s name a day after their main sponsor asked them to change it.
Texans Jacob Martin applauds team's efforts in social justice
Texans outside linebacker Jacob Martin was moved by coach and general manager Bill O’Brien publicly saying last month he will take a knee with his players during the national anthem this coming season to help protest racial prejudice and police brutality.
NFL Players' Association calls football a 'perfect storm for virus transmission'
The NFL players’ union released a statement Tuesday saying its athletes are especially susceptible to COVID-19 and should not be “complacent” when it comes to negotiating their rights to return to the field this fall.
49ers will fly 'Black Lives Matter' flag at Levi's Stadium
The 49ers will fly the flag next to the California state flag and the United States flag.
JJ Watt sends personalized video to teen battling disorder
JJ Watt sent a special message to a man battling a rare chromosomal disorder.
JJ Watt sends personal message to hospital patient
Houston Texans star defensive player sends a personal message to a patient fighting rare condition.
Brett Favre says Colin Kaepernick will be recognized a 'hero' like Pat Tillman
The Hall of Fame quarterback said Kaepernick will receive “hero status” because he was willing to sacrifice his NFL career to protest racial inequality and social injustice. Favre compared him to the late Pat Tillman – the former Arizona Cardinals safety who left his football career to join the Army after Sept. 11.
Report: Multiple Houston Texans players tested positive for COVID-19
"Several" Houston Texans players recently tested positive for COVID-19, according to an NFL Network report.
NFL will observe Juneteenth as league holiday, closing all offices
The NFL announced on Friday that it will observe Juneteenth, the day that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, as a recognized holiday.
NFL commits to donating $250 million over 10 years to support programs that combat systemic racism
Following public support for the recent protests that have erupted across the country condemning police brutality and racial injustice by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, the league has announced a contribution of $250 million over 10 years to social justice reform.
‘We were wrong for not listening’: Roger Goodell encourages NFL players to ‘peacefully protest’
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell weighed in on the recent protests that have erupted across the country since the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
Houston Texans 2020 NFL preseason schedule released
The Houston Texans will open the preseason on the road against the Minnesota Vikings on Friday, August 14.
Conversation with JJ Watt
In a live conversation with JJ Watt, Sally MacDonald talks with him about he new show on FOX "Ultimate Tag" which he hosts along with his brothers and about life in quarantine, football and virtual coaching.
NFL releases full 2020 season schedule, with 1st game set for September 10
Football fans had reason to celebrate on Thursday as the NFL released its full 2020 schedule, with the first game of the season set for Sept. 10, when the Texans will play the Chiefs.
Houston Texans 2020 NFL schedule released
Houston will play the defending Super Bowl champions in Kansas City.
Houston Texans player lights up the lives of pediatric cancer patients
Houston Texans player Justin Reid, an Ambassador for Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Family Alliance, decided to check-in on pediatric cancer patients and help entertain them while they're at home during the COVID-19 crisis.
NFL Draft draws record 8.4 million viewers
The 2020 NFL draft drew a record 8.4 million viewers this year, in part because it was the first live sporting event in weeks.
Texans pick defensive tackle who graduated from Elkins High School in 2020 NFL draft
Ross Blacklock, a defensive tackle from Texas Christian University, is the Texans' first pick of the draft.
Texans lock up offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil with three year extension
FOX 26 Sports has confirmed the Houston Texans have signed left tackle Laremy Tunsil to a three-year extension, keeping him protecting Deshaun Watson’s blindside through 2023.
Houston area well-represented in first round of 2020 NFL Draft
Four Houston-area players -- CeeDee Lamb, K’Lavon Chaisson, Kenneth Murray, and Jordyn Brooks -- heard their names called in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft.